Best High Schools in 18049, PA

High schools
3
Students
4,426
Avg actual
61%
Avg projected
62%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 18049, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Lehigh Shs

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students

2. Emmaus Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2846 Students

3. Salisbury Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students

Best Middle Schools in 18049, PA

Middle schools
5
Students
3,527
Avg actual
59%
Avg projected
54%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 18049, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Southern Lehigh Intermediate Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 692 Students

2. Eyer Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students

3. Southern Lehigh Ms

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 466 Students

4. Lower Macungie Ms

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1043 Students

5. Salisbury Ms

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 479 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 18049, PA

Elementary schools
10
Students
3,620
Avg actual
63%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 18049, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hopewell El Sch

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southern Lehigh Sd • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 432 Students

2. Shoemaker El Sch

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 589 Students

3. Wescosville El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students

4. Macungie El Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students

5. Lincoln El Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 399 Students

6. Jefferson El Sch

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

East Penn Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students

7. Salisbury El Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salisbury Township Sd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 484 Students

8. Seven Generations Cs

C

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seven Generations Cs • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 398 Students

9. Premier Early Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Premier Early Learning Center • Private • Grades KG • 8 Students

10. Active Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Active Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 35 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 18049, PA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

18049, PA has a total population of 18,377 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 18049, PA

11,609

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 18049, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.17 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.89 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 18049, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 18049, PA.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,410 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

80 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 18049, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 18049, PA

How many schools are in 18049, PA?

18049, PA has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,609 students in total.

How do schools in 18049 perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in 18049 score 62% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in 18049 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 18049?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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